used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a sloping mesa six families were living in such buildings not far from one another.
AbodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading On a sloping mesa six families were living in such buildings not far from one another.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading On a sloping mesa six families were living in such buildings not far from one another.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
Cave-dwellings
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From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
travel across or pass over
From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Two joists are laid over them parallel to each other.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading On a sloping mesa six families were living in such buildings not far from one another.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading On a sloping mesa six families were living in such buildings not far from one another.
with resolute determination
From this reading These houses have a frame of four forked poles, planted firmly into the ground, to form a square or rectangle.
forkedadjectiveUS /fɔːrkt/
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
From this reading These houses have a frame of four forked poles, planted firmly into the ground, to form a square or rectangle.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading These houses have a frame of four forked poles, planted firmly into the ground, to form a square or rectangle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading These houses have a frame of four forked poles, planted firmly into the ground, to form a square or rectangle.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading These houses have a frame of four forked poles, planted firmly into the ground, to form a square or rectangle.
FrequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On a sloping mesa six families were living in such buildings not far from one another.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading These houses have a frame of four forked poles, planted firmly into the ground, to form a square or rectangle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On a sloping mesa six families were living in such buildings not far from one another.
inferverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːr/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading These houses have a frame of four forked poles, planted firmly into the ground, to form a square or rectangle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
joistsnounUS /dʒɔɪsts/
plural of “joist” — beam used to support floors or roofs
From this reading Two joists are laid over them parallel to each other.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Two joists are laid over them parallel to each other.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading On a sloping mesa six families were living in such buildings not far from one another.
mesanounUS /ˈmeɪsə/
flat tableland with steep edges
From this reading On a sloping mesa six families were living in such buildings not far from one another.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On a sloping mesa six families were living in such buildings not far from one another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On a sloping mesa six families were living in such buildings not far from one another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Two joists are laid over them parallel to each other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Two joists are laid over them parallel to each other.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading Two joists are laid over them parallel to each other.
PationounUS /ˈpætioʊ/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading These houses have a frame of four forked poles, planted firmly into the ground, to form a square or rectangle.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading These houses have a frame of four forked poles, planted firmly into the ground, to form a square or rectangle.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
rectanglenounUS /ˈrektæŋɡəl/
a parallelogram with four right angles
From this reading These houses have a frame of four forked poles, planted firmly into the ground, to form a square or rectangle.
unusual or striking
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
cut with a saw
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading On a sloping mesa six families were living in such buildings not far from one another.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading On a sloping mesa six families were living in such buildings not far from one another.
make square
From this reading These houses have a frame of four forked poles, planted firmly into the ground, to form a square or rectangle.
StorehousesnounUS /ˈstɔːrhaʊzəz/
plural of “storehouse” — a depository for goods
From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
structuresnounUS /ˈstrʌktʃərz/
plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On a sloping mesa six families were living in such buildings not far from one another.
Tarahumare
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From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
Tarahumares
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From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
To-day
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From this reading The Houses of the Tarahumares--American Cave-dwellings of To-day--Frequent Changes of Abode by the Tarahumare--The Patio or Dancing Place--The Original Cross of America--Tarahumare Storehouses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two joists are laid over them parallel to each other.
uniformitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈfɔːrməti/
a condition in which everything is regular and unvarying
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
precisely as stated
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The houses we saw on this excursion were of remarkable uniformity, and as the people have had very little, if any, contact with the whites, it is reasonable to infer that these structures are original with them.
